Rita H. Knudsen
October 30, 1927 ~ June 25, 2023
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
Hamden, CT
Rita H. Knudsen, age 95, of Hamden passed away on June 25, 2023. Born in New Haven on October 30, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Freeman) Hemingway, Sr. Rita was the widow of Frederick H. Knudsen. She is survived by her children, Kathleen and her husband Frank Lind of Hamden, Beth and her husband Rick Tramontano of East Haven, Thomas Knudsen and his wife Florence of Hamden, Robert Knudsen and his wife Kathleen of Hamden, and James Knudsen and his wife Helena of North Haven, 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Rita was predeceased by her infant sister Lorraine Hemingway, sisters Mary Narrow & Marion Coyle-Sullivan, her brother Albert Hemingway, Jr., and her infant granddaughter Melanie Knudsen.
Friends may visit with her family at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Friday, June 30th from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to her Mass of Christian Burial, which all may attend at 11:00 a.m. in St Paul VI Parish-St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Ave. Burial will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park Cemetery, Hamden.
Services
Visitation: June 30, 2023 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Mass of Christian Burial: June 30, 2023 11:00 am
St. Rita Church
1620 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
203-248-5513
Love , John, Deb, and the entire Mccormack, Benson and Bailey families
I loved spending time talking with my Aunt Rita over these last few years. We shared a lot of family fun stories. We got to FaceTime when Covid hit and those times I will cherish forever.
I miss those times very much.
Sending prayers and my love to the family.
Lorraine Schneider
I had the pleasure and honor of working with Rita when I worked in the recreation department at Hamden Healthcare. I loved her silly jokes and good conversation. You all were so dedicated visiting and keeping her well stocked with her snacks and cosmetics! I will be out of town and unable to attend the service. Know my heart and prayers are with you all now.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Carolyn Kelly
Helena, Jim and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish all those happy years of memories! She will remain forever in your hearts! Sincerely, Jerry and Ruth Adinolfi
Dear Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your mom are the biggest and best memories of my childhood. The kindness your mother gave me when we were little and including me to many dinners, day trips, Riverside Amusement park and so many other ways. I would see her at church and we would reminisce about you and I. She was a wonderful lady. I will be out of town on Friday and won’t be able to attend but feel my hugs and kisses.
Rita was a dear friend of my mother, Marilyn. I fondly remember their laughter when sharing stories of their many adventures. I know they are together, once again laughing in heaven now. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
rita was close and kind to my mother having laughs and good times together. she had been helpful and close on my part also. my condolences to the family
Rita was a dear friend of my parents…. Sal & Alice Rizzo of Hamden. I remember very well how they all enjoyed going to Saturday evening dances together. Rita had a beautiful smile, a classy woman! May they all be dancing in heaven again.
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Harry, Maria & Harry Jr.
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I pray that your good memories will bring you comfort.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Janine
God bless Aunt Rita. Rest in peace. Love, Jimmy Narrow and Family